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  • “I don’t deserve to live. I’m so sorry,” Chef Smith apologized to the people of Ghana

    “I don’t deserve to live. I’m so sorry,” Chef Smith apologized to the people of Ghana

    Ebenezer Smith, a Ghanaian chef known by the moniker Chef Smith, has issued an apology over his falsified Guinness World Record (GWR) certificate.

    During a press conference held in Accra on Tuesday, Chef Smith claimed he had set a new GWR for the longest individual cooking marathon, clocking in an impressive 802 hours and 25 minutes.

    However, upon verification, GWR confirmed that the certificate Chef Smith displayed did not come from them. According to GWR, “The current and true record holder is: The longest cooking marathon (individual) is 119 hr 57 min 16 sec and was achieved by Alan Fisher (Ireland) in Matsue, Shimane, Japan, from 28 September to 3 October 2023.”

    In a tearful interview with Serwaa Amihere on GHOne TV, Chef Smith apologized to Ghanaians and the international community for the deception and disgrace his actions had caused.

    “I want to apologize deeply on this significant platform. To the world, I am truly sorry. In my desperation to make a living, I made a grave mistake. I don’t deserve to live. I beg for forgiveness from the entire nation,” he pleaded.

  • Chef Smith completes his cook-a-thon with 820-hours (Video & Photos)

    Chef Smith completes his cook-a-thon with 820-hours (Video & Photos)

    At 820 hours today, Ghanaian chef Ebenezer Smith, also referred to as Chef Smith, came to an end of the longest cooking marathon ever completed by one person. 

    Chef Smith started his attempt to set a new Guinness World Record on February 1, 2024, with the goal of becoming the record holder for the longest cooking marathon by an individual.

    Despite his earlier complaints about the lack of attendance at his cook-a-thon, last night’s event went extremely well, featuring a star-studded lineup that included Praye Tietia, Yaw Tog, Amerado, Kofi Jamar, and Asakaa Boys.

    Many celebrities passed through the Amadia Shopping Centre at Spintex during this incredible challenge, including Kwaku Manu, Clemento Suarez, and Nana Ama McBrown, among many others, to help Chef Smith achieve the amazing feat. 

    Chef Smith aims to beat the official 119-hour record set by Alan Fisher.

    Officially announcing the end of his cookathon, he wrote on Instagram, “Happy Independence Day Everyone!Thank You all for the love. This is for us this is for Ghana ????????”.

    See photos below;

  • Chef Faila’s cook-a-thon attempt unsuccessful

    Chef Faila’s cook-a-thon attempt unsuccessful

    The attempt by Ghanaian chef Failatu Abdul-Razak to break the record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual has failed.

    Her goal was to surpass Alan Fisher’s official record of 119 hours.

    However, Chef Faila revealed that her attempt did not meet some of the strict guidelines set by the Guinness World Records (GWR) in a press release that was posted on her Instagram page on Sunday, March 3. 

    A portion of the statement said, “A statement from the Records Management Team cited a violation of the rest break rules, resulting in an unsuccessful attempt.”

    Notwithstanding the obstacle, GWR congratulated Chef Faila and urged her to go for more records.

    Chef Faila expresses gratitude to Ghanaians and everyone who supported her during her attempt.

    “Although this attempt did not result in a world record, it has been an invaluable experience. I am proud of the dedication and hard work put forth, and I am committed to continuing to push boundaries in the culinary world,” she added. 

    Chef Faila began her longest cooking marathon for GWR on January 1st and concluded it at the Modern City Hotel in Tamale on January 10th. 

    She spent ten days in the kitchen and finished her attempt at a 227-hour cook-a-thon.

    Failatu demonstrated remarkable culinary prowess during the long cooking session, crafting a wide variety of dishes in the midst of a vibrant cultural exhibition by the Northern Region’s populace.

    Read the full statement below:

  • Cook-a-thon: Chef Smith exceeds 600 hours; set to end on March 6

    Cook-a-thon: Chef Smith exceeds 600 hours; set to end on March 6

    Chef Ebenezer Smith, a Ghanaian, has cooked for more than 600 hours and is aiming to break the existing record for the longest cooking session by an individual.

    Monday marks day 26 of Chef Smith’s 610 hours of cooking at the Amadia Shopping Centre at Spintex, being the official sponsor. He started his cooking marathon on February 1 and plans to finish it on March 6, 2024.

    Renowned Ghanaian celebrities, including Kwaku Manu, Clemento Suarez, Nana Ama McBrown, SDK, OB Amponsah, and others, have flocked to the location of the marathon in support of Chef Smith.

    Already, another Ghanaian Chef Failatu Abdul-Razak has embarked on similar record attempt cooking for 227 hours.

    Official confirmation of Failatu’s attempt has not yet been issued by Guinness World Records.

  • Blakk Rasta asserts Cook-a-thon attempt by Chef Faila is a “suicide mission”

    Blakk Rasta asserts Cook-a-thon attempt by Chef Faila is a “suicide mission”

    The media personality Blakk Rasta has expressed apprehension about Chef Faila’s continuous endeavour to surpass the Guinness World Record for the lengthiest culinary marathon.

    Concerns regarding possible health risks related to Chef Faila’s cook-a-thon were voiced by Blakk Rasta. He vehemently disagreed with the notion that people should deprive themselves of enough sleep for an extended length of time, calling it a “suicide mission.” Using the occasion, he issued a warning against the growing nationwide trend of different types of marathons, such as sex-a-thons, stand-a-thons, and kiss-a-thons.

    Blakk Rasta stressed the importance of putting one’s own wellbeing first in a video that Happyhome TV posted on their YouTube channel. He emphasised that it is dangerous to go without sleep for longer than three days and made it clear that he could not support such initiatives. Although he commended the participants’ efforts, he hoped they would think twice about the possible long-term effects on their health.

    “They want to have a sex-a-thon in Ghana. Some wish to participate in a stand-a-thon. They spend five hours standing this way. No resting or doing anything for five hours. Another desire of some is to participate in a kiss-a-thon. That was a picture of Chef Faila in Tamale going about her business. Once more, even though we adore and value them, I will not support a suicide mission.

    “I also believe that going more than three days without sleep is a suicide mission. That is not something I will endorse. Regarding you, I have no idea. I refer to it as a suicide mission, but you call it pushing the envelope. He prayed that they would not perish and would take a lesson that would benefit the entire country.

    The Modern City Hotel in Tamale is the venue for Chef Faila’s cook-a-thon, which has already exceeded the 200-hour mark and is scheduled to last 240 hours in total.

  • PomoAtFailaCookathon: Pomo and Chef Faila collaborate to feed for hundreds of attendees

    PomoAtFailaCookathon: Pomo and Chef Faila collaborate to feed for hundreds of attendees

    Hundreds of devoted supporters have flocked to the Modern City Hotel to support Chef Faila in her attempt to break the Guinness World Record. Pomo, a well-known tomato mix brand from the house of GBfoods Ghana, is giving away free hot meals to these supporters.

    As Chef Faila continues to cook, her fan base grows both at the venue and online, so it becomes more important to feed them. This growth occurs every hour.

    Many of Chef Faila’s supporters are not able to taste her food, even though she is producing incredible meals during the record-breaking attempt.

    However, her supporters are neither going hungry nor waning support, as Pomo has stepped in to provide hot meals.

    “We have a celebratory atmosphere which is serving as a huge morale boost for Chef Faila to continue cooking and meet her new goal of 240 hours, we do not want that to stop that is why we are making sure there is food available,” Category Manager at GBfoods Ghana, Yaw Amponsah Darko said in a statement.

    “When the food prepared by Chef Faila is not enough for the hundreds of supporters at the venue, our team steps in to ensure that there is food available to fans and supporters,” he added.

    “We are doing this to ensure that we keep the momentum going and get enough support to carry Chef Faila to a record-breaking time,” he maintained.

    The supporters, many of whom have been at the venue for hours had words of gratitude for Pomo Tomato mix brand for not only providing them with food but also helping to create a supportive atmosphere for Chef Faila.

    Ahlam Tahiru, 41, and a supporter of Chef Faila, who has been at the venue each day was grateful for the action taken by Pomo to provide hot meals for him and other supporters.

    Fatahiya Musah, 37, who is still insistent on tasting Chef Faila’s food was, however, also glad that she at least had food to keep her going from Pomo.